REACH: Improving Water Security for the Poor

Research Associate in Qualitative Social Science

REACH: Improving Water Security for the Poor

  • Duration: 1.5 years fixed term
  • Location: Dhaka, with frequent field visits to Khulna
  • Line Manager: TBA
  • Project description: REACH is a global research programme (2015-24) to improve water security for 10 million poor people in Africa and Asia. The programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and led by the University of Oxford in association with partners in Bangladesh, Kenya, and Ethiopia. In Bangladesh, the programme is a collaboration between the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), University of Dhaka, and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases, Bangladesh (icddr,b), with UNICEF as the implementing partner. Further information can be found at www.reachwater.org.uk
  • Overview of the role: REACH will implement a package of social science research – REACH-WISER (Water InSecurity Equity and Resilience) – across Ethiopia, Kenya and Bangladesh to better understand household and intra-household dynamics of water security and inequalities. In Bangladesh, the work will focus on the southwestern coastal region and build on the extensive research conducted in Khulna district till date. The PDRA will work closely with a team of interdisciplinary researchers based at the University of Oxford, researchers from the HWISE (Household Water Insecurity Experiences) network, and researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute in designing and implementing a portfolio of qualitative research tools, and publishing in reputed academic journals. The role involves significant fieldwork in rural settings in coastal Bangladesh, as well as travel to the UK/internationally for training and knowledge sharing events. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career researcher to further develop their skills for data collection and analysis, academic writing, and knowledge exchange, and demonstrate their leadership and ability to work in teams, while developing an extensive international network among leading water researchers.

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Job Responsibilities :
  • Lead the design and implementation of qualitative social science research in Khulna, closely aligned with REACH research priorities to understand water security inequalities.
  • Provide logistical support of qualitative research led by researchers at the University of Oxford, including hiring and training data collectors, facilitating field work, and supervising data transcription and translation.
  • Work closely with other qualitative and quantitative researchers based at BUET, Oxford, and in Ethiopia and Kenya, to ensure alignment of research methodologies across sites.
  • Produce high quality written outputs for publication in academic journals as lead author and co-author, along with policy briefs and/blogs for knowledge sharing.
  • Engage with government stakeholders and development partners to facilitate REACH's agenda of producing impacts.
  • Independently represent REACH at academic and policy conferences and meetings, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings.
Educational Requirements :
  • MSc in human geography, sociology, anthropology, international development, or relevant field from a reputed university
Experience Requirements :
Additional Requirements :
  • Excellent written and communication skills in both English and Bangla, including scientific writing for publication, professional presentation skills, and general ability to represent the research team.
  • Proven experience in qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Willingness to travel to and stay in Khulna to conduct extensive fieldwork 3.2 Desirable
  • Publication records commensurate with career stage
  • Work experience in academic or development settings
  • Experience using qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo, MAXQDA, ATLAS.ti or similar tools.
Compensation & Other Benefits :
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following: a. CV (maximum 4-pages) along with names and contact details of two referees. b. Personal statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how they meet the selection criteria and their previous research and/or work experiences. c. A writing sample (e.g., excerpt from MSc dissertation, working paper, or published journal article) Please DO NOT send any certificates, transcripts, or reference letters at this stage. All applications should be sent to career.reach.bd@gmail.com, with the above documents attached as a single PDF by 17 September 2022. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews within two weeks of the submission due date.
Primary Information
Published on:

11/09/2022

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Not specific

Employment Status:

Contractual

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Job Location:

Dhaka

Salary:

Negotiable

Application Deadline:

17/09/2022

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